The Outsiders

By S. E. Hinton

Have you experienced cliques?

What is your impression of bullying?

Can you define “a loner”?

Greasers

Hoods

Juvenile Delinquents

Socials

List common characteristics using a Venn diagram.

ONE OF THE FIRST MODERN WRITERS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

WANTED TO WRITE YA REALISTIC FICTION

BEGAN WRITING THE OUTSIDERS AT AGE 15

BECAME ONE OF THE FIRST NOVELS TO TELL ABOUT SURVIVAL OF AN “OUTSIDE” GROUP

PORTRAYS THE WORLD OF YOUNG ADULTS OF THE 60’S AND THEIR ANXIEITES

CORVETTE STINGRAY

The sixties: a time of transitionMovies ranged from teen rebellion to beach parties, fast cars

The Beatles vs. Elvis, Four SeasonsDropout rates increaseGreaser look to preppy look to hippie dress

America torn by political unrest and race riots

Teenage gangs are a menace.Schools are safe.Gang confrontation occurs outside of school.

Family unit changes from stay-at-home moms and obedient children.

CLASS CONFLICTSEARCH FOR SELFLOYALTYFAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Tuff - Cool, SharpWeed - Cigarette Wise Cracker - A smart alic Dig - OK with thatLone it - Doing something aloneJumped - Attacked by the Socs

Lift - Steal

Hacked off - Angry

Rumble - Fight

Rank - Not cool

Lighting up – Light a cigarette

Cancer stick - Cigarette

The Fuzz - The Cops Heater - Gun Broad - GirlBoozed up - Drunk

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